Standard 2—A Safe and Healthy Environment

Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Key ideas are identified by numbers (1).
Performance indicators are identified by bullets.
Sample tasks are identified by triangles (s).

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Elementary Health Education

1. Students will demonstrate personally and socially responsible behaviors. They will care for and respect themselves and others. They will recognize threats to the environment and offer appropriate strategies to minimize them.

Students:

• understand basic safety rules
• recognize potentially dangerous situations and know how to avoid or reduce their risk
• know some personal and social skills which contribute to individual safety
• recognize characteristics of the environment that contribute to health.

This is evident, for example, when students:
s describe personal safety rules to avoid such things as abuse, abduction, poisoning, and accidents
s discuss how following safety rules help to protect people at home and in the school and community
s apply safety rules to prevent injury
s demonstrate ways to avoid and reduce threatening situations
s identify ways to care for and show respect for self and others
s demonstrate refusal skills to protect health
s identify ways to protect and preserve a healthy environment
s develop a safety plan for healthy living.

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Elementary Physical Education

1. Students will demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior while engaged in physical activity. They will understand that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and communication. Students will be able to identify safety hazards and react effectively to ensure a safe and positive experience for all participants.

Students:

• contribute to a safe and healthy environment by observing safe conditions for games, recreation, and outdoor activities
• come to know and practice appropriate participant and spectator behaviors to produce a safe and positive environment
• work constructively with others to accomplish a variety of goals and tasks
• know how injuries from physical activity can be prevented or treated
• demonstrate care, consideration, and respect of self and others during physical activity.

This is evident, for example, when students:
s handle equipment safely
s wear proper attire and protective gear as necessary
s demonstrate appropriate skill in fundamental movement tasks (e.g., lifting, carrying, climbing)
s properly use facilities with attention to safety hazards
s create a dance with a partner that combines movement to music from a specific culture
s modify a game so that individuals with less ability may participate more
s demonstrate self-control and the ability to cope with success and failure
s take turns in playing various roles in games
s follow directions to perform safely and correctly
s accept teammates regardless of ability and treat opponents with respect and courtesy
s know and demonstrate practices necessary to insure safe conditions for physical activity
s demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior while engaged in physical activities.

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Elementary Home Economics

1. Students will know the basic principles of home and community safety. They can demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain their homes and workplaces in a safe and comfortable condition. They can provide a safe and nurturing environment for themselves and others.

Students:

• understand some basic requirements of nurturing people of various ages, and demonstrate appropriate ways to interact with them
• know some conditions necessary for a safe and healthy home and school environment and recognize the various ways individuals contribute to that environment.

This is evident, for example, when students:
s demonstrate procedures to be followed in case of fire, floods, other natural disasters, or personal danger
s describe procedures for safe handling and storage of hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning materials)
s describe aspects of a nurturing and safe environment for self and others
s assist with simple classroom maintenance by disposing of litter properly and keeping aisles and doorways free of obstacles
s describe safe and appropriate toys and activities for young children at different ages
s demonstrate procedures for getting emergency assistance (e.g., calling a neighbor, 911, police)
s maintain personal belongings.

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Intermediate Health Education

1. Students will demonstrate personally and socially responsible behaviors. They will care for and respect themselves and others. They will recognize threats to the environment and offer appropriate strategies to minimize them.

Students:

• assess potentially dangerous situations and demonstrate the skills to avoid or reduce their risks
• demonstrate personal and social skills which enhance personal health and safety
• understand the need for personal involvement in improving the environment.

This is evident, for example, when students:
s demonstrate conflict management and negotiation skills
s analyze how environment and personal health are inter-related
s analyze the possible causes of conflict among youth in schools and communities
s identify strategies to avoid or reduce threatening peer situations
s apply safety rules in situations which have the potential for harm
s demonstrate ways to care for and show respect for self and others
s demonstrate accurate use of the heimlich maneuver.

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Intermediate Physical Education

1. Students will demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior while engaged in physical activity. They will understand that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and communication. Students will be able to identify safety hazards and react effectively to ensure a safe and positive experience for all participants.

Students:

• understand the risks of injury if physical activity is performed incorrectly or performed in extreme environmental conditions, and recognize the importance of safe physical conditions (equipment, facilities) as well as the emotional conditions essential for safety
• develop skills of cooperation and collaboration, as well as fairness, sportsmanship, and respect for others
• work constructively with others to accomplish a goal in a group activity, demonstrating consideration for others involved
• understand the physical and environmental dangers associated with particular activities and demonstrate proper procedures for safe participation in games, sports, and recreational pursuits
• understand the role of physical activity, sport, and games as a balance between cooperative and competitive behaviors and as a possible arena in which to develop and sharpen leadership and problem solving skills, and understand the physical, emotional, and social benefits of participation in physical activities.

This is evident, for example, when students:
s describe risks and preventive measures associated with being physically active in the extreme heat or cold
s analyze facilities and equipment in the gymnasium and fields for possible safety hazards and demonstrate proper use and care of equipment
s identify and take precautions to avoid hazards associated with outdoor activities (e.g., proper clothing and equipment for hiking, cycling, cross country skiing)
s in group challenge activities, take various roles in turn (sometimes leading the team and sometimes supporting the team) in order to accomplish group goals
s demonstrate concern for the safety of all others, including opponents, when engaged in competitive activities

s demonstrate appropriate player and spectator behavior
s show respect to all players regardless of ability, acknowledging the accomplishments of the other players
s adhere to the rules and conventions of an activity in order to participate in a worthwhile competitive experience.

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Intermediate Home Economics

1. Students will know the basic principles of home and community safety. They can demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain their homes and workplaces in a safe and comfortable condition. They can provide a safe and nurturing environment for themselves and others.

Students:

• demonstrate the principles of safe and healthy child care
• know the basics of managing a safe and healthy home
• use age-appropriate techniques to select and maintain clothing.

This is evident, for example, when students:
s describe the normal range of differences among children of the same age and respond appropriately to the different abilities
s describe and demonstrate safe and healthy procedures for clothing, feeding, and supervising children at various stages of development
s appropriately interact with younger children entrusted to their care
s develop a fire safety plan for the home
s develop a list of telephone numbers that would be useful in emergency situations
s demonstrate skills related to a wide variety of household tasks
s use and store appliances, cleaning materials, and tools properly and safely
s read labels and evaluate products for selection, use, and safety
s maintain and organize personal property and living space
s demonstrate appropriate clothing care, maintenance, and selection.

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Commencement Health Education

1. Students will demonstrate personally and socially responsible behaviors. They will care for and respect themselves and others. They will recognize threats to the environment and offer appropriate strategies to minimize them.

Students:

• recognize hazardous conditions in the home, school, work place, and community and propose solutions to eliminate or reduce them
• evaluate personal and social skills which contribute to health and safety of self and others
• recognize how individual behavior affects the quality of the environment.

This is evident, for example, when students:
s design and implement a plan to improve safety in the home, school, workplace or community
s use universal precautions and apply first aid, CPR. and other emergency procedures appropriately
s describe and demonstrate appropriate strategies to avoid or cope with potentially dangerous situations, such as dating violence or assault
s develop community approaches which enhance and protect the quality of the environment
s analyze how health laws, policies and regulations protect personal and environmental safety
s demonstrate ways to care for and show respect for self and others.

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Commencement Physical Education

1. Students will demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior while engaged in physical activity. They will understand that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and communication. Students will be able to identify safety hazards and react effectively to ensure a safe and positive experience for all participants.

Students:

• know the potential safety hazards associated with a wide variety of games and activities and are able to prevent and respond to accidents
• demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior while engaged in physical activities
• accept physical activity as an important part of life. Self-renewal, productivity as a worker, energy for family activities, fitness, weight control, stress management, and reduction in healthcare costs are understood as benefits of physical activity
• create a positive climate for group activities by assuming a variety of roles
• understand the physical, social, and emotional benefits of physical activity and can demonstrate leadership and problem solving through participation in organized games or activities.

This is evident, for example, when students:
s plan an activity to provide for the safety of participants, taking into consideration the physical abilities of the participants, the conditions of the facility, and the equipment available
s describe the dangers of overexertion, hypothermia, and heat exhaustion in outdoor activities, with some preventive measures and first aid treatments for each
s identify responsible action and available resources that can be used in the event of an accident or illness incurred during physical activity
s take on the role of a coach, responsible for problem solving and conflict management on behalf of the team
s demonstrate a sensitivity and respect for all individuals, regardless of ability, gender, or other characteristics
s practice fairness, self-control, and initiative when assuming the role of captain or official
s model sportsmanlike behavior.

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Commencement Home Economics

1. Students will know the basic principles of home and community safety. They can demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain their homes and workplaces in a safe and comfortable condition. They can provide a safe and nurturing environment for themselves and others.

Students:

• understand the stages of child development and apply this knowledge to activities designed to enrich the physical, social, mental, and emotional development of a young child
• apply housing principles (e.g., design and safety) to meet the needs of family members of all ages and abilities
• understand essential requirements for selecting and maintaining a home
• apply basic rules of health and safety to a variety of home and work place situations.

This is evident, for example, when students:
s plan a daily program of balanced activity for preschoolers based on knowledge and understanding of patterns of child growth and development
s describe effective ways of promoting positive behavior in children
s identify characteristics of a safe and nurturing home and work environment
s describe criteria for home selection (e.g., safety for children, access for handicapped family members, environmental concerns)|
s identify safety risks in case studies related to the home and workplace
s identify ways in which to childproof a home.

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